Super Trouper was first released in Sweden on November 3, 1980. Recording sessions began in February 1980 and continued until October 1980.

On the seventh ABBA album, the group presented themselves as a more overtly mature group. The previous year's divorce between Björn and Agnetha was explored in 'The Winner Takes It All', and the members' lives in Stockholm high society circles coloured the lyrics for 'On And On And On'.

Other well-known songs on the album include the hit single title track, as well as the electro-dance of 'Lay All Your Love On Me'.